Ash Wednesday- the 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi Gras (`Fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance Christian holy day- a religious holiday for Christians Lent,Lententide- a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday ...
Ash Wednesday occurs six and a half weeks before Easter, on February 22 this year. Observed by Christians as a holy day of fasting and praying, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. History of Ash Wednesday We know that the idea that believers must repent for their lack...
Ash Wednesday services are held in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox (starts later), Episcopal, Anglican Communion, Lutheran, and several other Protestant churches, depending on the preference of the individual church. If your church does not offer an Ash Wednesday service and you would like to attend on...
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Western Christian church. It occurs six and a half weeks before Easter and marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.